In My Own Words
What is your name? Camila Hallemeier A little about you I am a mom to a busy boy and girl who make us laugh and keep…
Monthly Archives: March, 2022
Seed Starting
Spring 2022 Garden Trends
Spring 2022 Garden Trends
Here in the Driftless/karst landscape of Southeast Minnesota, we have four seasons. Fall can pass rather quickly, and our short summers are a literal beehive of…
Let’s Talk Mental Health
Three Local Women Share Their Stories
Three Local Women Share Their Stories
It takes bravery to take the first step in caring for our mental health. Emily Langr’s first step is self-care. “I’m not talking about candles and…
Let Your Taste Buds Explore
Trying New Foods at Local Restaurants
Trying New Foods at Local Restaurants
There are three types of eaters in the world: 1. Those who make faces at something new. “Eh, I’ll stick with my chicken nuggets.” 2. Those…
Let’s BRUNCH!
Home-Cooked Breakfast Ideas for any Occasion
Home-Cooked Breakfast Ideas for any Occasion
One of my favorite weekend activities is curating a hearty, home-cooked brunch for my family. It allows for a relaxed, slow morning, while still enjoying classic…
Hijab Style
Fashions Available Locally and Online
Fashions Available Locally and Online
Ten years ago, when I moved to the United States from Egypt, I thought finding hijab styles in the US would be challenging, so I packed…
Aging the Way You Want
Embracing the Process or Making Changes as You Grow Older
Embracing the Process or Making Changes as You Grow Older
To gray or not to gray? That is one of the several questions we ask ourselves, our family, our friends and our hair stylists as we…
Mid West Music Fest
Women Performers Take the Stage
Women Performers Take the Stage
Dreaming about spring fun during these cold winter days? One of Minnesota’s friendliest and most accessible music festivals takes place just 45 minutes away from Rochester,…
Being Brave
Recognizing Courage in Everyday Life
Recognizing Courage in Everyday Life
BRAVERY. The word conjures such imagery as soldiers charging into battle or firefighters rushing into a burning building. However bravery can also be found in every…
Sandra Means
Positivity, Preparation and Leadership Lessons for All
Positivity, Preparation and Leadership Lessons for All
Spend just three minutes with Sandra Means and you will be infected by her boundless enthusiasm and positivity for Rochester, her family and the future. As…